Communications Specialist IV

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(K) Immediate Vesting

Professional Development Assistance

Legal Aid Assistance

Family Planning / Fertility Assistance

Personal Time Off

Holidays observance

Job summary

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. is seeking a Communications Specialist IV to support a cohesive federal communication strategy, including workforce communications for civilians and military and external public affairs opportunities.

The role plans and implements communication strategies, coaching a communications team and delivering branding-aligned materials. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree with 7+ years of relevant experience, and eligibility for required clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven plus (7+) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Implements integrated communication strategies across social media, media relations, email campaigns, and related channels.
• Coaches and mentors communications team members.
• Develops and delivers communications materials aligned with branding, messaging, and digital strategies.
• Communicates effectively with project stakeholders through clear, professional written and verbal engagement.
• Produces high‑quality client deliverables.
• Supports public events, internal agency events, media relations, knowledge management, and preservation of agency history.
• Elevates brand awareness through events, social media, and other communication channels.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and manages complex tasks and projects.
• May serve as Team Lead, providing training and mentorship to junior staff.

Skills

Strategic communications

Team leadership

Social media management

Media relations

Content development

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

SUMMARY

The Communications Specialist IV is responsible for assisting with writing and communication projects that support a cohesive federal communication strategy which includes workforce communications for civilians and military and external public affairs opportunities. Plans and implements communication strategies.

Chickasaw Nation Industries, Inc. serves as a holding company with multiple subsidiaries engaged in several lines of business (Business Services, Health, Infrastructure and Engineering, Mission Optimization, Technology and Transportation) for the federal government and commercial enterprises. A portion of our profits is used to support Chickasaw citizens. We are proud to support the economic development and long‑term viability of the Chickasaw Nation and its people.

CNI offers premium benefits eligible on the first day of hire to full time employees;

• (Medical - Dental – Vision)
• Company Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(K) Immediate Vesting
• Professional Development Assistance
• Legal Aid Assistance Program
• Family Planning / Fertility Assistance
• Personal Time Off
• Observance of Federal Holidays

As a federal contractor, CNI is a drug‑free workplace and adheres to the Federal Controlled Substance Act.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess appropriate level of certifications for this position as required by the contract.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required customer clearance for access to systems, facilities, equipment and property.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements integrated communication strategies across social media, media relations, email campaigns, and related channels.
• Coaches and mentors communications team members.
• Develops and delivers communications materials aligned with branding, messaging, and digital strategies.
• Communicates effectively with project stakeholders through clear, professional written and verbal engagement.
• Produces high‑quality client deliverables.
• Supports public events, internal agency events, media relations, knowledge management, and preservation of agency history.
• Elevates brand awareness through events, social media, and other communication channels.
• Works independently with minimal supervision and manages complex tasks and projects.
• May serve as Team Lead, providing training and mentorship to junior staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of seven plus (7+) years relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education/experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.Work is primarily performed in an office environment. Regularly required to sit. Regularly required use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms to handle objects and operate tools, computer, and/or controls.

EOE including Disability/Vet

Your application submission will be considered for all potential employment opportunities with Chickasaw Nation Industries (CNI).